Crime Rate in Bloomfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bloomfield

The total recorded crimes in Bloomfield, Blackpool, UK in March 2025 are around 342 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bloomfield crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bloomfield, encompassing approximately 39,598 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (144) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
Bloomfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Back Waterloo Road with total crimes: 16

How safe is Bloomfield?

To understand the safety of Bloomfield, we need to analyze Bloomfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Bloomfield reported a higher crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 4,307 crimes compared to 1,574. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bloomfield witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bloomfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackpool average, with 4,028 crimes compared to 1,447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bloomfield witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackpool, Bloomfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bloomfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bloomfield has recorded 342 crimes with crime rate of 8.64 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Bloomfield crimes were 4,307. The crime rate of Bloomfield in 2024 was 108.77 (year) or 9.06 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bloomfield were around 4,028 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.72 (year) or 8.48 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)CrimesRank (Blackpool)
Talbot434 15,468 15,109 1
Claremont348 24,412 24,063 2
Clifton147 52,008 41,841 4
Park184 41,877 51,546 7
Waterloo134 71,729 61,746 5
Brunswick137 61,665 71,559 6
Victoria125 81,238 91,162 8
Ingthorpe78 141,239 81,079 9
Warbreck118 91,123 10966 10
Tyldesley102 101,012 12958 11
Marton86 131,015 11958 12
Hawes Side92 11877 14935 13
Layton90 121,010 13879 14
Greenlands51 16734 15628 15
Stanley65 15646 16554 16
Highfield37 20524 18541 17
Squires Gate50 17625 17537 18
Bispham49 18524 20416 21
Anchorsholme46 19524 19452 19
Norbreck35 21504 21423 20

Bloomfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (144 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (85 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (107 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (93 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (101 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (115 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (90 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 128 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 96 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (244 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (188 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (111 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (96 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (118 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (106 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 244 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025144
February 2025108
January 202592
December 2024113
November 2024107
October 2024115
September 202494
August 2024115
July 2024128
June 2024244
May 202496
April 2024106

A total of 1195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202585
February 202580
January 202588
December 202468
November 202477
October 202493
September 2024101
August 202490
July 202496
June 2024188
May 2024111
April 2024118

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20257
January 202515
December 202414
November 202411
October 202417
September 202415
August 202421
July 202418
June 202436
May 202418
April 202415

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 20258
December 202413
November 202412
October 20246
September 20249
August 202415
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245
April 202423

A total of 190 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202512
January 20258
December 202415
November 20246
October 202414
September 202419
August 202413
July 202417
June 202436
May 202416
April 202414

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 202511
December 202411
November 202414
October 20246
September 202415
August 20246
July 202413
June 202416
May 202412
April 202411

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 202418
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 20259
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 202413
August 20246
July 202416
June 202422
May 20249
April 202414

A total of 282 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 202523
December 202419
November 202423
October 202420
September 202427
August 202423
July 202426
June 202450
May 202420
April 202424

A total of 274 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 20259
December 202410
November 202414
October 202438
September 202414
August 202424
July 202431
June 202464
May 202417
April 202430

A total of 75 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 202413
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

High Crime Locations Bloomfield in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bloomfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Burglary1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Back Waterloo Road (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Bairstow Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Henry Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Stansfield Street (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Erdington Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rydal Avenue (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Butler Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1

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